Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson said he didn't know the pistol was in his briefcase when he packed for his vacation in Asia.
Hong Kong court sides with same-sex couple over inheritance rights
As Hong Kong comes under Beijing’s increasing control and protest is banned, the courts are one of the last avenues citizens have to push for change in the city.
Hong Kong court rules that same-sex couples hold equal inheritance rights
A Hong Kong court dismissed on Tuesday a government bid to deny same-sex married couples' inheritance rights, saying the refusal of such rights is "an unacceptably harsh burden".
Hope, heartbreak after Hong Kong court decision on LGBTQ partnerships
Wedding photos of Henry Li and Edgar Ng show the couple holding hands, surrounded by beaming friends -- the freeze-frame of joy a contrast to the two men's struggle in Hong Kong for LGBTQ rights.Showing photos in his home,
Hong Kong may seek to kick-start ailing property market in policy address
Hong Kong is expected to announce lower stamp duties for some property transactions in an annual policy statement on Wednesday that will focus on stabilising an economy hurt by mass emigration from the city and economic weakness on the mainland.
Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun through airport
An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to public broadcaster RTHK, citing a local court, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” ...
Republican state senator arrested at Hong Kong airport for gun in carry-on
A Republican state Senator from Washington was arrested and charged in Hong Kong last week after a firearm was discovered in his carry-on luggage, his office said Monday. Jeff Wilson of Longview, Wash ...
The Corporate Retreat From Hong Kong Is Accelerating
International companies began trickling out of Hong Kong a few years back, uneasy about the financial hub’s tightening ties to mainland China. That first smattering of departures is now turning into a ...
On this dayConcorde in Hong Kong: a visual history of the supersonic aircraft at Kai Tak Airport
Concorde, the world’s first supersonic passenger jet, regularly graced the Hong Kong skies during the 27 years it was operated by Air France and British Airways. In these pictures from the South China ...
Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson arrested at Hong Kong airport over gun in bag
Jeff Wilson, a Washington state senator, was arrested at the airport in Hong Kong for possession of an unregistered firearm, his office said.
Reopening of Hong Kong’s Temple Street night market could be delayed until end of November, as organisers and officials hammer out final details
Organisers say original hopes of mid-November launch for revitalised night market on Temple Street under threat due to power supply and cart storage concerns.
CIMC Group Builds Hong Kong’s First Modular Legislative Office, Pioneering an Expansion Project with Modular Method
On 12th October, CIMC Modular Building Systems Holding Co., Ltd ("CIMC MBS"), a subsidiary of CIMC Construction Technology under CIMC Group, held a delivery ceremony for the expansion project of the ...
Police questioned on why they allowed Hong Kong officers to visit cyber centre
The Australian Federal Police is being questioned over why it allowed police from Hong Kong to tour cyber sites in Canberra and Perth, despite concerns of Chinese espionage.
Asia markets set for slight recovery after recent sell-off, but Hong Kong poised to fall
Australia's business activity contracted in October, while Japan's factory activity will be released later Tuesday. South Korea's October producer price index figures are also expected.